Culture

It might seem like London’s theatre scene has quieted down a little after the Olivier Awards — but that’s only how it seems. London is never truly quiet, and here’s the proof: five of the most exciting shows you absolutely…

In Britain, you could be hanged for someone else’s gunshot or for killing an abuser — and become a symbol of civil resistance simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The law, as the saying goes,…

While tourists marvel at the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, in the quieter corners of Britain, ancient traditions rooted in the country’s pagan past are still very much alive. Some are so bizarre, they seem lifted straight from…

This past Sunday at London’s Genesis Cinema, the London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) came to a close, having gathered nearly a hundred filmmakers from across the globe. LIFF brings in about 2500 people across the whole festival. It featured talks,…

Last night in London, the Olivier Awards, the UK’s most prestigious theatre accolades, were handed out at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony was hosted by Billy Porter and Beverley Knight.

Some half-ruined buildings are too unusual, beautiful, or historically significant to be demolished, yet their state of decay is so severe that restoration is impossible. As a result, they stand for decades, crumbling, becoming part of the landscape, and attracting…

The history of British industry is rich not only in achievements but also in tragedies. Behind the facades of the factories and plants that fed the empire and propelled it into the future lie the fates of those who paid…